Israel Folau courts more controversy by sharing anti-gay video

Israel Folau clearly isn't going to back down on his beliefs, and his right to share them.

Israel Folau is in more hot water after a controversial social media post.

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The controversial Australian rugby star ​has tweeted a YouTube video link from late American evangelist David Wilkerson.

"With great love I wanted to share this video in the hope that people watch it and think about it," Folau wrote on his Twitter account.

"Jesus is coming back soon and he wants us to turn to him through repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38) please don't harden your heart."

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Wilkerson's 11-minute sermon is entitled "It's time to get right with God" and it includes a number of references to and images of homosexuality. Wilkerson expresses concern over "tolerance" of matters such as same-sex marriage and calls for repentance.

​Folau met with Rugby Australia last month after replying to an Instagram post, writing that gay people would end up in "HELL" unless they "repented on their sins".

Folau is reportedly in talks regarding a switch to the Queensland Reds next season.

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The Waratahs back wasn't sanctioned by the organisation, despite him hitting out at boss Raelene Castle.

It's been reported Folau is in talks regarding a switch to the Queensland Reds for next season. His contract with Rugby Australia expires at the end of this year and Folau has also been linked with a return to the NRL or a lucrative move to European rugby.

Folau's wife, New Zealand netball star Maria Folau, tweeted some dissatisfaction over his switch to the wing during the Waratahs' 24-21 loss to the Blues on Saturday.